Auto Idle Stop; Paddle Shifting - Honda 2011 CR-Z Technology Reference Manual

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AUTO IDLE STOP

Under certain conditions, the Auto Idle Stop system shuts the engine off at a stop in
order to maximize fuel efficiency. Idle stop duration may vary depending on the
outside humidity.
How It Works
DECELERATE
A U T O M A T I C
While driving, the
While at a stop,
engine is on.
with the brake
pedal pressed, the
engine turns off.
M A N U A L
While driving, the
While at a stop
engine is on.
with the brake
pedal pressed and
the transmission
in neutral, the
engine turns off.
Note: Auto Idle Stop only functions if you come to a stop while driving with the
transmission in D or N position.
Manual Restart Assist*
If this message appears on the MID, make sure the clutch
pedal is fully depressed to restart the engine.
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STOP
RESTART
T R A N S M I S S I O N
When you take your
foot off the brake
pedal, the engine
turns back on.
T R A N S M I S S I O N
When you take
your foot off the
brake pedal and
fully depress the
clutch, the engine
turns back on.
*in manual transmission vehicles

PADDLE SHIFTING*

While in the D position, 7-Speed Manual Shift Mode allows you to manually shift your
vehicle's speeds up or down. Useful for engine braking or when driving in hilly terrain
or cornering.
Paddle Modes
Pull (-) to shift down.
NORMAL or ECON Mode
• Pull (+) or (-) to temporarily switch from
automatic to manual shift mode.
• The speed number is displayed on the shift
indicator display.
• When the vehicle's speed is constant, the
mode returns to automatic.
SPORT Mode
• Pull (+) or (-) to switch to manual shift mode.
• The M indicator and speed number are
displayed on the shift indicator display.
• Pull (+) or (-) to change transmission speeds.
• Pull and hold (+) to cancel this mode.
L (Low) Mode
• Pull and hold (+) and (-) at the same time
until L is displayed on the shift indicator display.
• Use this mode to get higher torque when
climbing steep hills.
• Pull and hold again to cancel this mode.
Pull ( + ) to shift up.
*in automatic transmission vehicles
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